The Women in Industry Subcommittee (WIND) of the Society for Underwater Technology in the US (SUT-US) is pleased to invite you to the Champagne & Conversation Series Edition 9: “From Law to Leading the Strategic Growth of Fugro in the Americas,” where we will hear from Céline Gerson on her career evolution.

The first glass of bubbly is on us with complimentary appetizers.

Format: Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual)

Venue: Memorial Wine Cellar

Date & Time: Thursday, April 28th, 2022    5:30pm-7:30pm CT

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Céline Gerson – President & Group Director Americas – Fugro

Céline Gerson joined the Executive Leadership Team of Fugro in January 2022 where she is responsible for the oversight and strategic growth of Fugro in the Americas as well as the global strategic positioning of Fugro. She brings over 20 years’ experience in the energy industry with both entrepreneurial companies and Fortune 500 organizations. Prior to that, Céline was an executive of Schlumberger. She joined Schlumberger via the acquisition of Cameron International and has served in several leadership roles including President of Schlumberger Canada where she was responsible for all Schlumberger product lines, and was also member of the Project Management Office of Schlumberger Global Strategy. Prior to that, Ms. Gerson was appointed by the CEO as the first female executive in Cameron International’s history to lead Measurement Systems, a global business that designs and manufactures leading edge measurement, quality, and control instrumentation and systems for the energy, nuclear and military applications. Earlier in her career, she also held the position of VP and Chief Compliance Officer reporting to the Audit Committee of Cameron’s Board of Directors and managed Cameron’s global logistics and trade compliance functions. Céline has a Juris Doctor from the University of Houston and is a Harvard Business School Alumni. She is also a certified mediator and speaks four languages. She has served on numerous boards of non-profit organizations and currently serves on the Energy Safety Canada Board, Advisory Board of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council (formerly known as PESA), and the Board of the Alley Theater of Houston. She is passionate about mentoring startup companies with cutting edge technologies and she is actively involved with promoting and mentoring women.

Andrew Hill – Moderator

Andy W. Hill is the Engineering Technical Authority for Marine Geohazards for BP. He is currently Chair of the OSIG Houston Committee, having been the founder of the committee in 2007. He has been a member of the UK equivalent committee since 1990. He was made a Fellow of the SUT in 2020. He has 40 years of experience in Geophysical Site Investigation, the last 34 with BP. In 1997 he championed the introduction of AUVs into deep water site investigation triggering a step change in deliver after their introduction in 2000-01. He has worked on projects globally and introduced or championed some of the most significant developments in geophysical site investigation. He has published widely on the subject and been director or contributor to numerous industry documents.

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Networking from 5pm, presentations from 5:30pm  until 7:30pm

Join the London & South of England branch for their first face to face event in 2022; we will hear from BP, Wood & Sonardyne

BP: First-of-a-Kind Carbon Capture/Infrastructure project for South North Sea.

Presenter: Nicolas Bouffin Senior Reservoir Engineer, NZT/NEP CCUS Project, BP

The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) as part of the East Coast Cluster (ECC) intends to deliver an innovative First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) offshore low-carbon CCUS infrastructure in the Southern North Sea (SNS), connecting the Humber and Teesside Industrial Clusters to the Endurance storage site (saline aquifer). Initially, an average of 4 Mega Tons of CO2 emissions per annum (MTPA) is to be transported and stored by 2026 from power and industrial sources via two CO2 pipelines connecting the Humber and Teesside compression/pumping systems to a common subsea manifold and well injection site at Endurance. The presentation will provide an overview of the project.

Wood Group: CO2 specifications for Carbon Capture Value Chains

Presenter: Chris Phillips Regional Studies Manager, Wood Plc

One of the key challenges in the CCUS value chain is that different projects have different CO2 specifications. There is no “one size fits all” solution which is cost-effective for all CCS chains. Gaining industry acceptance for guidelines requires legitimacy and authority behind the recommendations. To address this, Wood will shortly be leading a JIP With Equinor, TotalEnergies, Gassco and others to generate guidelines for setting the CO2 specification in order to create cost-effective and optimally functioning CCS chains. In this presentation, Wood shall present the project activities that are shaping the JIP and how this can influence CCUS projects moving forwards.

Sonardyne: Long Term Monitoring of Stored Sub-Seabed CO2

Presenter: Stephen A. Auld, Global Business Manager at Sonardyne International Ltd

If unwanted CO2 is stored inside offshore storage reservoirs, how do we ensure that it does not escape? This has been the topic of both research and speculation within Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) projects and is now re-emerging, as preventing any further rise in atmospheric CO2 becomes more critical. This talk looks to examine the work of the Energy Technologies Institute project to develop and Monitoring, Measurement, and Verification (MMV) system to fulfill this capability requirement. Particular case studies were the Endurance site and Goldeneye store, but many of the issues apply to all the major European offshore storage projects currently in consideration and of course have global applications as well. We will look at the technologies and techniques that can be applied to provide reliable and cost-effective store monitoring throughout the lifecycle of an entire project

Many thanks to our hosts, Beazley!

Please join us for a relaxed evening of four talks for those interested in all things offshore & South-West focused followed by networking with like-minded people on the famous SS Great Britain!

Speakers: David White, Wessex Archaeology, Large Diameter Drilling, plus more to be announced

Tickets: £15 full fee, £5 student. Book using the link above.

Following the 2-year hiatus, the SUT OSIG committee is pleased to announce the next in the popular series of evening Geoforum events to be hosted at the SS Great Britain in Bristol. The Geoforum 5 evening will comprise of a set of 4 captivating presentations showcasing the global impact of offshore work being conducted in the southwest region. There will also be opportunities for networking and discussions with the contributors. Each speaker slot will include an allowance for a Q&A session at the end. An outline of the session is provided for guidance.

17:00 Arrivals and drinks reception aboard SS Great Britain

18:00 Relocate to the Viridor Theatre (overlooking the quayside) for the speaker session, comprising:

• Introduction – Organising committee, SUT OSIG
• Keynote overview by Professor David White, University of Southampton / SUPERGEN
• Luke Chinnock, LDD – Offshore Monopile Installation – an introduction to drilling
• Tim Marples, Wessex Archaeology – Oil & Gas to Archaeology & OWF; Personal Reflections on the Energy Transition
• Will Hodshon, Vysus – Synthetic CPTs, Doesn’t that mean we’re just making it up now?

20:00 Relocate to SS Great Britain – venue remains open for discussions and networking

A complimentary drink and buffet food will be provided by the sponsors.

Upon request, a Certificate of Attendance can be issued for this event which may count towards your CPD.

Delegates are welcome also to explore the historic SS Great Britain. Please note, that this is a pop-up event with limited capacity – book to avoid disappointment!

Special thanks to the organisers Alice Maynard, Jim Edmunds & Arran Armstrong.

Thursday 28th April, 1700-1830hrs

Join SUT+ for a site visit to the Balmoral Subsea Test Centre in Aberdeen.

We are following government guidance regarding Covid-19 so request that attendees wear a face covering when moving around the buildings and sanitise when entering and leaving the buildings.

Although the Balmoral Subsea Test Centre is recognised for its hydrostatic testing capabilities, the comprehensive facility also offers wide-ranging mechanical, submersion and offshore wind component testing, with full on-site support services including transportation, fabrication and electrical services.

A wide range of equipment types have been tested at the centre over the years including Christmas trees, subsea control modules, flying leads/jumper cables, ball valves, composite pipes, subsea HPUs, transformers, riser bird cages, acrylic domes and underwater cutting tools.

Testing can be carried out in a variety of liquids including fresh and salt water, dyes, glycol, anti-corrosion and mineral oils and, with full support from Balmoral’s in-house fabrication and electrical services, clients regularly have their equipment tested, adjusted or repaired on-site avoiding the need to ship the items back and fore to their premises.

Additionally, clients can monitor their kit being tested via live data links anywhere in the world – a service we believe is unique to the Balmoral Subsea Test Centre.

Services available include:

• Hydrostatic testing
• Mechanical testing
• Submersion testing
• Offshore wind CPS testing

Join SUT+ for a site visit to the DART (Dynamic Advanced Response Training) simulation suite. On arrival, please report to the main reception at the Sir Wood Building.

The tour takes place on Thursday, 31st March, and starts at 12:00 pm lasting approximately 1 hour.

This event is free to attend; spaces are limited to 21 so please register in advance to guarantee a place.

The DART (Dynamic Advanced Response Training) simulation suite provides realistic, real-time training within a virtual drilling environment. DART represents a joint-venture between KCA Deutag Ltd and RGU. The learning space employs 3D graphics to represent a rig floor and the wide range of equipment and drilling processes currently used by the oil and gas industry. The learning environment consists of a 60-inch screen and a control cabin, fitted with two drillers’ chairs, offering you a realistic drilling experience.

Do you want to know more about Subsea Technology and Operations in Offshore Energy?

– then the SUT’s Subsea Awareness Course is geared towards YOU.

The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) delivers a foundation-level Subsea Awareness Course (SAC) that is suitable for personnel across the full spectrum: Operators / Developers, Contractors, Technology suppliers and other interested organisations, for example; Government, Legal, Finance, and Engineering Houses.

This course provides underpinning knowledge for new entrants in the subsea sector of the offshore energy industry, as well as offering a refresher for experienced professionals seeking to update their knowledge.

Course Description

The course is delivered by experienced personnel from across the sector from Operators / Developers, Contractors and Technology Suppliers many of whom are recognised authorities within their organisations providing deep insight to the complete lifecycle of a subsea asset in both oil and gas and offshore renewables; covering design, installation, operations and ultimately decommissioning.

The course offers a balance of classroom and site visits to manufacturing plants and operating centres, thereby providing a broad spectrum of opportunity to engage and share knowledge with our highly experienced and respected industry personnel.

• The course has been run by the SUT since early 1990s, with continual refreshing to reflect the changing technological developments over the period and is geared for industry personnel who wish to expand their knowledge of offshore energy subsea systems.
• The modules are delivered by experienced personnel from Operators, Contractors and Technology System Suppliers to offer broad and ranging perspectives of the sector.
• Whilst most of the course will be presented in a ‘classroom’ environment, the sessions will be interactive, with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss what has been learned. In particular, hands-on and visual components have been included wherever possible to enable delegates to view software models and products designed for subsea service.

Who should attend?

• New Entrants who are already technically qualified but are just entering the offshore energy industry and / or the subsea sector
• Technically qualified, experienced personnel who require to undergo a technology transfer and conversion process from another relevant discipline into the subsea sector
• Personnel who have worked in subsea earlier in their career and appreciate the benefit to be had from a refresher course that includes exposure to the latest technologies and techniques
• Non-technical personnel from the likes of the Government, Legal or Finance sectors who are regularly dealing with the subsea sector will also find the course rewarding

Day 1 – Introduction to the Subsea Sector

• Introduction & Course Overview
• Oil & Gas Field Developments
• Host & Facility Options
• Offshore Renewables Developments
• Development Decision Processes

Day 2 – Oil-field equipment & Flow Assurance

• Oil-field equipment architecture
• Flow Assurance and how it impacts system design and operation
• Wellhead, Tree & Manifold Systems – Design Manufacturing and Testing (Site Visit)

Day 3 – Offshore Renewables Technologies & Subsea Control Systems

• Offshore Renewables Structures – fixed and floating options
• Subsea Power Cables in offshore renewables
• Subsea Umbilicals in oil and gas
• Subsea Controls (site visit) architecture, components, manufacture & test, operations

Day 4 – Pipeline & Riser Systems

• Pipeline & Riser Options – Design and Manufacturing
• Pipeline & Riser Options – Installation Methods
• ROV & Diver Operations (Site Visit)

Day 5 – Subsea Operation, Decommission, and the Future

• Subsea Operations – Inspection, Maintenance & Repair
• Decommissioning – Regulations, Operations, Facilities, Re-use
• Future Technologies – Hydrogen, CCS, Electrification

Cancellations/Refunds

Cancellations are subject to a 25% administration fee where the cancellation is made more than one calendar month before the date of the training course. No refund is payable for a cancellation made within the calendar month immediately prior to the training course – in this event the full sum shown on the invoice remains payable.

Delegates may wish to nominate a substitute in their place.

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